THE PROCESS IS THE INSPIRATION offers an in-depth look at House Industries’ creative process, showing how curiosity fuels successful design. Covering fonts, fashion, ceramics, and space technology, this visually rich volume blends personal anecdotes, working habits, and storytelling. Presented in House Industries’ signature irreverent style, it features embossed covers, metallic inks, multiple paper stocks, and hundreds of photographs. More than a design book, it’s a guide to transforming inspiration into meaningful work, making it essential for designers and creatives alike.
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House Industries is a design studio renowned for its irreverent yet scholarly approach to typography and visual culture. Fusing mid-century aesthetics with obsessive research, the Delaware-based team has developed typefaces and brand identities for clients ranging from Jimmy Kimmel to Hermès. Their output—spanning fonts, books, installations, and merchandise—celebrates design history while making it wildly accessible. Known for their “Neutraface” and “Eames” typefaces, House blurs the line between graphic design and pop cultural tribute. They are not just designers but curators of typographic cool, bringing a collector’s eye to the commercial and the iconic.
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House Industries is a design studio renowned for its irreverent yet scholarly approach to typography and visual culture. Fusing mid-century aesthetics with obsessive research, the Delaware-based team has developed typefaces and brand identities for clients ranging from Jimmy Kimmel to Hermès. Their output—spanning fonts, books, installations, and merchandise—celebrates design history while making it wildly accessible. Known for their “Neutraface” and “Eames” typefaces, House blurs the line between graphic design and pop cultural tribute. They are not just designers but curators of typographic cool, bringing a collector’s eye to the commercial and the iconic.
THE PROCESS IS THE INSPIRATION offers an in-depth look at House Industries’ creative process, showing how curiosity fuels successful design. Covering fonts, fashion, ceramics, and space technology, this visually rich volume blends personal anecdotes, working habits, and storytelling. Presented in House Industries’ signature irreverent style, it features embossed covers, metallic inks, multiple paper stocks, and hundreds of photographs. More than a design book, it’s a guide to transforming inspiration into meaningful work, making it essential for designers and creatives alike. Design, Andy Cruz, Rich Roat, House Industries, 2017 Watson-Guptill 978-0399578106 House Industries 2017